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The Menhir du Pic de Javerdat is a megalithic monument emblematic of the New Aquitaine region, erected during the Neolithic period. This sandstone monolith, 5.30 meters high, had remained lying and broken for an indefinite period before being restored and readjusted in 1985 by the prehistoric antiquities district. Its initial state reflected the hazards of time, but its restoration allowed it to restore its original form, testifying to the practices and know-how of local prehistoric societies.

Menhir is located precisely in the commune of Javerdat, in Haute-Vienne, a department rich in megalithic remains. It was listed as historic monuments on 15 April 1987, recognizing its heritage and archaeological value. This official protection underlines its importance in the study of neolithic cultures and their relationship to the territory, while ensuring its preservation for future generations.

The location of the menhir, near the site known as Les Maurants, and its inscription in the Merimée base under the code INSEE 87078, confirm its anchoring in the historical and administrative landscape of the Haute-Vienne. Although the sources do not specify its exact use in the Neolithic era, this type of monument is usually associated with ritual, funeral or symbolic functions, marking places of assembly or collective memory for prehistoric communities.

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